U21 World League

De Vossenberg
Spectators: 7811 (Terracing: 5860, Seating: 1796, VIP seats: 155) Gert Korevaar started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd match minute, FFC Merainies 03 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Huub Harmsen to maneuver through the defense. In the 3rd minute of the match Nils Eklund shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jean-Paul Schuiling showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Gert Korevaar in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ludwig Fransson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. FFC Merainies 03's Jean-Paul Schuiling played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulf Duset in the 11th minute of play. When Team Xtra personell's Niclas Blom in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FFC Merainies 03's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Team Xtra personell's Ludwig Fransson got control of the ball when Sven Telkamp tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Nils Eklund notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FFC Merainies 03's Jean-Paul Schuiling. Jean-Paul Schuiling was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gert Korevaar did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Ludwig Fransson 28 minutes into the match. In the 30th minute, Gert Korevaar made a precise shot to the right of Ludwig Fransson. Team Xtra personell's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gert Korevaar in the 33rd minute of play forced Team Xtra personell's goalkeeper Ludwig Fransson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute Niclas Blom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jean-Paul Schuiling saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Struik hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Nils Eklund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 48 played minutes Team Xtra personell got a freekick which was hit by Freddie Löfgren. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Niclas Blom in the 55th minute of play forced FFC Merainies 03's goalkeeper Jean-Paul Schuiling to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 59th minute, but Jean-Paul Schuiling got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving FFC Merainies 03 hanging dry this time. In the 60th minute Team Xtra personell were awarded a corner. Nils Eklund went to the cornerflag to take it. Team Xtra personell's Nils Eklund was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jean-Paul Schuiling in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jean-Paul Schuiling made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulf Duset in the 61st minute of play. Team Xtra personell's Nils Eklund was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jean-Paul Schuiling in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 65thth minute of the game Niclas Blom who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FFC Merainies 03's Jean-Paul Schuiling was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nils Eklund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Jean-Paul Schuiling tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Team Xtra personell's Niclas Blom in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FFC Merainies 03's goalie prevented a goal. In the 68thth minute of the game Niclas Blom who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FFC Merainies 03's Jean-Paul Schuiling was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Gerwin Zielman came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the FFC Merainies 03 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gerwin Zielman couldn't finish the play. A collision led to FFC Merainies 03 getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Gerwin Zielman hit a great ball. Jean-Paul Schuiling made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niclas Blom in the 73rd minute of play. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by FFC Merainies 03's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nils Eklund was slow to take the kick. During this time Team Xtra personell's players had a chance to rest. Nils Eklund made a great header on Team Xtra personell's corner, it was just that FFC Merainies 03's Jean-Paul Schuiling managed to reach the ball for a save. After 80 minutes, Gert Korevaar made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Team Xtra personell's Ludwig Fransson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Team Xtra personell's Verner Näver got a free kick in the 82nd minute. The audience was convinced that Sven Telkamp's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ludwig Fransson was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. FFC Merainies 03's Sven Telkamp got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jean-Paul Schuiling made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nils Eklund in the 91st minute. Jean-Paul Schuiling made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nils Eklund in the 91st minute. After having played for 93 minutes, Niclas Blom managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Team Xtra personell's supporters crossed their fingers, but Niclas Blom was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.